Comparison

HydroCalc Plus vs Piping Fabrication App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HydroCalc Plus

A professional tool for hydraulic engineers to calculate pressure losses in piping systems. It supports US and SI units, offers an extensive pipe material and fittings database, and includes inverse calculations for design optimization.

Highlights
  • Friction head loss calculation (Hazen-Williams)
  • US and SI unit support
  • Extensive pipe material library
  • Fittings and valves database
  • Inverse calculation mode
  • Real-time results (velocity, losses)
Features
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The COMPLETE version of HydroCalc, with what the free app doesn't have: the FITTINGS SELECTOR. Pick elbows, valves, tees and reducers piece by piece and the app computes minor losses for you — in the calculator, the inverse calculator and the system curve. No K-value tables, no transcription errors. ALL INCLUDED: pump power, system curve, pipe database and Darcy-Weisbach with real fluids come with the app. One purchase, no in-app purchases. Professional hydraulic engineering tool for calculating pressure losses in piping systems. Essential for engineers, plumbers, and contractors designing water distribution networks. Key Features: Calculate friction head losses using industry-standard Hazen-Williams equation Support for both US (ft, gpm, psi) and SI (m, lps, bar) units Extensive pipe material library with pre-defined roughness coefficients (C-factors) Complete fittings and valves database including elbows, tees, valves, contractions, and expansions Inverse calculations to determine optimal pipe diameter, flow rate, or length for target head loss Real-time results showing velocity, friction loss, minor losses, and total system head loss What Sets Plus Apart: Unlike basic calculators, HydroCalc Plus accounts for both major losses (pipe friction) and minor losses (fittings and valves). The app includes a comprehensive database of K-factors for various components, allowing accurate total system pressure loss calculations. Perfect For: Water supply system design Irrigation network planning HVAC piping calculations Fire protection systems Industrial fluid transport Educational purposes in hydraulic engineering Technical Capabilities: The app considers all critical factors affecting pressure loss: flow velocity, pipe diameter, internal roughness, pipe length, and fitting configurations. Materials include PVC, polyethylene, steel, cast iron, concrete, and more with accurate C-factors ranging from 120-150. Inverse Calculation Mode: Unique feature allowing backward calculations - determine required pipe size for allowable head loss, maximum flow capacity, or optimal pipe length for your system constraints. Simple, intuitive interface with instant results. No internet connection required. Professional-grade calculations in your pocket. Note: the advanced modules are available in English and Spanish.

About

Piping Fabrication App

Features
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Tools, Calculators, Checklists etc. related to Piping Fabrication and Welding. 1. Fabrication Calculators a. Elbow center calculator. b. Hydrotest water volume calculator. c. Custom degree elbow cutting calculator. d. Rolling offset calculator. 2. Fitters calculator with trigonometric functions as well as directly input dimensions of standard piping fittings. 3. Piping fitting dimensions. 4. Welding preheat temperature chart as per ASME B31.3 5. Electrode Selection table. 6. Welding related checklists such as : a. Weld inspection. b. Application, installation and operation of Arc Welding and Cutting Equipment. c. Welding safety checklist. d, Acetylene Generators. f. Installation and operation of resistance welding equipment. g. Fire prevention and protection. h. Protection of personnel. 7. Standards lists. a. Welding standards. b. ASME B31 Codes. c. ASME Dimensional Standards. d. MSS Dimensional Standards. e. ASTM Materials for pipes. f. ASTM Materials for BW Fittings. g. ASTM Materials for Forgings. h. ASTM Materials for Castings. i. ASTM Materials for Plates. 8. Photo Gallery. 9. Piping Symbols. a. Isometric Symbols. b. Welding Symbols. 10. Online Articles 11. Software Shortcuts a. Autocad b. Microstation. c.PDMS d. Word e. Excel 12. Piping Quizzes related to welding. 13. Welding QA for interview. 14. Welding related video list from youtube. 15. Task Manager.

Screenshots

HydroCalc Plus4 screens
Piping Fabrication App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HydroCalc Plus at $6.99 against Piping Fabrication App's $9.99. HydroCalc Plus also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

HydroCalc Plus costs $6.99 and Piping Fabrication App $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HydroCalc Plus versus Piping Fabrication App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHydroCalc PlusPiping Fabrication App
Price$6.99 — better$9.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB14 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperTransparent Blue Water LLCJitendra Surve

In-app purchases

None

HydroCalc Plus

No in-app purchases

None

Piping Fabrication App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HydroCalc Plus free?
HydroCalc Plus costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Piping Fabrication App free?
Piping Fabrication App costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do HydroCalc Plus or Piping Fabrication App have ads?
Neither HydroCalc Plus nor Piping Fabrication App shows ads.

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